Maldives Vice President arrested, charged with high treason
Ahmed Adeeb was arrested on a charge of high treason, moments after his flight from Singapore landed at the international airport.
24 Oct 2015, 9:00 AM
In a move that has surprised and enthralled many Maldivians, President Abdulla Yameen has arrested his deputy Ahmed Adeeb on a charge of high treason. Adeeb was arrested at 12pm, moments after his flight from Singapore landed at the international airport.
A police spokesman has confirmed Adeeb was arrested over an explosion on Yameen’s speedboat on September 28. The government says the blast was an assassination attempt.
Live blog ended at 7:30pm
7:19pm: President Yameen will address the nation tomorrow morning, spokesperson Ibrahim Muaz Ali has said.
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